BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University sophomore kicker Joey Naso has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Football Special Teams Player of the Week.

Naso converted on both of his field goal attempts and was a perfect 5-for-5 in point after tries in the Bears’ 41-19 MASCAC win over Plymouth State University. The Hopewell Junction, New York native connected on field goal attempts of 20 and 36 yards. His field goal as time expired in the first half was the first of his collegiate career and gave the Bears a 24-6 lead at the break.

Throught three games this season, Naso is 11-for-12 (92%) in extra point attempts and 2-for-2 in field goal attempts. He leads all MASCAC kickers in scoring (17 pts.) and is tied for first in made field goals as well as tied for second in made extra points.

In 11 games over his first two seasons with the Bears, Naso has converted 45 of 49 point after tries (92%).

The MASCAC Special Teams Player of the Week honor marks the second of Naso's career.

The BSU football team is currently 1-2 on the season and 1-0 in the MASCAC. The Bears entertain conference rival Western Connecticut State University on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock.